SG-2020 PortaPak USER MANUAL SGC catalog number: 05-32 Document number: N80100533 D No Compromise Communications
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A. Contents: Description Schematic Picture B. Product description The SG-2020 PortaPack is designed to provide a built-in portable power supply for SG-2020 radio transceiver. The PortaPack configuration allows the popular SG-2020 to be used in remote areas, and for backpack and mobile applications. When used in mobile applications, PortaPack units can be loaded with either 10 "D" size ordinary dry cell batteries, or with 10 "D" size rechargeable batteries, such as nickel-cadmium (NiCad) cells. Following are length of operation estimates when using dry cells and rechargeable batteries. Note that these times are approximate and will depend on the charge of the battery as well as other factors. Mode Dry Cell Rechargeable 12 AH 4 AH Receive 20 to 30 hrs 4 to 10 hrs Receive/ 6 to 10 hours 2 to 5 hours transmit Note: Rx/Tx ratio is 1/10 at 5 Watts transmit power output. 3
Depending on the transmit/receive ratio specific to each field application, the PortaPack will, in most cases, provide continuous radio communication operations. An additional feature of the PortaPack is a connector, provided with the system, which allows rechargeable batteries to be charged while the unit is in operation. Batteries and a charger are not supplied with this product. A battery charger for the PortaPack can be purchased from SGC. Any other charger used for this purpose should meet the following characteristics: - DC out: 15 V - Current out: Minimum 1.0 Amps - PortaPack's charging connector has the central pin connected to "+" and the outside pin to chassis. A charger must match this configuration. B. Test for proper operation with battery system. This is a quick test to determine that the system is operational. Requirements: 10 'D' batteries either dry cell or rechargeable NiCad (NOT included) 4 1. Loosen the three thumb screws on the battery container. 2. Slide and remove the locking plate from the container. 3. Lift the top battery PCB / Spring assembly up and to the side of the container. Note that this assembly is attached to the container. 4. Install 10 'D' size batteries. These may be NiCad or dry cell. NOTE: DO NOT MIX DRY CELL WITH NICAD. 5. Replace the top PCB assembly ( from step 3 ). 6. Replace the locking plate ( from step 2 ). 7. Tighten the three thumb screws. 8. Connect the antenna cable from the battery container to the
radio antenna connector. 9. Connect the power cable from the battery container to the radio power connector. 10. Turn on the radio. 11. Press and hold the 'CMD' and 'SPEED' buttons to activate the Voltmeter Display. 12. The radio LCD should display: 16 to 18 volts if you are using new dry cells or 12.8 to 14 volts for fully charged NiCads. End of test NOTE: Replacing the locking plate may be difficult; the unit has been designed with a tight fit so that the batteries are not subject to movement. This provides reliable and durable battery contact. Battery Case Placing batteries into the case 5
This is the correct way to store the microphone The PortaPak has an adjustable nylon strap, and can be easily carried over the shoulder or...... it can also be carried by hand. 6 Professional, high quality stainless steel latches provide reliable and secure connection of the battery pack and front cover. The cover provides protection of the front of the radio and storage for the microphone.
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